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Stannic Chloride

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Other Names

KJ, Opacite

Use

Stannic Chloride (KJ) is a liquid that fumes in air and hydrolyzes into stannic hydroxide (a visible smoke). It is added to fills to increase visibility of the agent cloud and increase the ability of the agent to penetrate the charcoal canister in the protective mask.

Source(s)

Old Chemical Weapons Reference Guide (1998)